kids dvd reviews

Kids of All Ages Will Love the New LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales DVD

April 25, 2016 by Kathryn 31 Comments

When my boys have wanted entertainment for the last few months, they’ve been watching more YouTube than they have regular shows and cartoons. On the one hand, I’m happy that the two of them have found something they both enjoy, despite their three year age difference. On the other hand, I’d like to see them watching something with a little more of a plot. Luckily, Disney DVD recently gave me the perfect alternative that both my boys love: LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales on DVD! Here’s a brief synopsis of the disc:

The fun begins following the victory celebration in the Ewok village on Endor, at the end of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. R2-D2 and C-3PO have gathered to regale Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca and the other Rebels with the tales of their adventures that led to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. An accidental kidnapping occurs when the droids are reminiscing, and suddenly you’re taken on a new journey that leads to the retelling of the entire Star Wars saga, as told by R2-D2 and C-3PO! It’s hilarious and playful, packed with all your favourite interlocking characters. LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales is intergalactic thrills for the whole family! [Read more…]

Escape to a Fantasy World with Strange Magic on DVD

June 15, 2015 by Kathryn 2 Comments

My boys love stories of fantastic places and fictional creatures, so the computer-animated musical fantasy-comedy Strange Magic was a movie that suited them perfectly. Now available on DVD and loosely based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this story is wild, wonderful and sure to entertain. Here’s a brief synopsis:

Bog King, leader of the Dark Forest, hates the notion of love and has ordered the destruction of all primroses, which are an essential ingredient of love potions. However, when he meets Marianne, a feisty fairy princess whose heart was broken by a philandering fiancé, he begins to change his mind. Meanwhile, an elf named Sunny makes his way to the Dark Forest to collect enough primrose petals for a potion of his own.

Even though my boys had already watched Strange Magic, they were pretty excited about seeing it again when the DVD arrived. Both of them enjoyed the conflict between the fairies and the bog creatures, and were delighted by the antics of the grumpy Bog King especially. Personally, I loved the soundtrack of the movie, which added to its energy and made watching the story even more enjoyable! [Read more…]

Spring into Science with 4 Great DVDs from NCircle Entertainment-Giveaway

May 12, 2015 by Kathryn 71 Comments

After a long winter, my boys and I are very much enjoying the warm weather and long days of spring. But spring is also a great time for learning and NCircle Entertainment has some great new DVDs that are perfect for exploring some of the science behind the season. Perfect to pull out on a rainy day, these are four titles your kids are sure to enjoy!

Dino Dan: Swimming with Dinosaurs!

Dino Dan fans, it’s time to join Trek and learn about some of the coolest dinosaurs yet! Dive into dino adventures in the water on the new DVD Swimming with Dinosaurs!

Sid the Science Kid: Encyclopedia of Discovery

Sid the Science Kid inspires children to ask questions about how the world works, embracing every child’s natural passion for fun and discovery. Explore 26 exciting topics with Sid and is friends in this Encyclopedia of Discovery! [Read more…]